WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
12,393 km
7,701 miles
YDA
Dawson City
Canada
Distance
12,393 km
7,701 mi / 6,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WLG YDA
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Dawson City Airport
IATA Code WLG YDA
ICAO Code NZWN CYDA
City Wellington Dawson City
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 41 ft 1,215 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 64.040000, -139.130000

Wellington (WLG) to Dawson City (YDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Dawson City Airport (YDA) in Dawson City, Canada is 12,393 kilometers (7,701 miles / 6,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Wellington, it's 06:55 in Dawson City. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,174 feet between the two airports. Dawson City Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.

The return flight from Dawson City (YDA) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Dawson City Airport (YDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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